Sanya Block 5 in China by NL Architects

Article source: NL Architects

Sanya is the southernmost city in China. Sanya is located in Hainan Province. The city is renowned for its tropical climate and is a popular tourist destination. Daily mean = 25˚ C!

Block 5 is part of a resort development. The project consists of 8 blocks of 6 stories on top of a ground floor with restaurants, bars and retail. The blocks are placed on a public deck, a new ground level that covers the basement with parking spaces and service. Each block is build up from 15 individual units.

Sanya Block 5

• Architects: NL Architects
• Project: Sanya Block 5
• Location: Sanya, China
• Client: Vanke Real Estate Development Co., Ltd. Hainan
• NL Architects: Pieter Bannenberg, Walter van Dijk, Kamiel Klaasse
• Team: Gen Yamamoto and Bobby de Graaf
• With: Zhongnan Lao, Pauline Rabjeau (2nd design phase), Yajing Huang, Ana Gavilanes, Antariksh Tandon (1st design phase)

Sanya Block 5

Four hotels will be build that consist of two mirrored blocks each. One block is facing the street life and the other has a view over the surrounding landscape. The two units are connected by an intricate 3D ‘maze’. From the elevator core a refined network branches out, replacing an obligatory gallery. This spectacular ‘infrastructure’ forms a super-sized sculpture that ‘stitches’ the blocks together.

Sanya Block 5

The hotel rooms have a unique organization. The units are organized over two levels. This creates exceptional potential: a double height space can now be introduced, providing an spacious ambience. The double height of the duplex room is extended to the outside: a wonderful balcony comes into being, intimate but spacious.

Sanya Block 5

The balcony serves as an out-door living room. We image there will be an open-air kitchen. And a hot-tub with shower that will be placed flush with the terrace. The hotels feature a large triangular ‘flowerpot’ for each room. Together they create a rhythmic, dynamic pattern. The lush greenery aspires to increase privacy, provide shade and cooling and will create a natural atmosphere. Perhaps even a micro ecology…

Sanya Block 5

Sanya Block 5

Sanya Block 5

Sanya Block 5

Sanya Block 5

Sanya Block 5

Sanya Block 5

Sanya Block 5

Sanya Block 5

Sanya Block 5

Tags: China, Sanya

Category: Mixed use

This entry was posted on Friday, February 24th, 2012 at 3:38 am. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.